Romania and Ukraine are neighbors, but they are compelled to become partners. There are many good arguments for this. The capacity of Romania as member of both EU and NATO, the fact that the external border of Romania coincides with the external border of both organizations are important premises to build a strategic dialogue between Bucharest and Kyiv, not to mention the important bridge represented by our kin-minorities living in Romania and Ukraine. At the same time, Romania continues to act as a firm supporter of the European aspirations of Ukraine. The open and constructive dialogue is the only way to solve our problems, to build our partnership, and to promote our joint interests in the region and beyond. 2011 might become a key point of reference in our common history in this respect.